When it's finally boating season, people across the country are itching to get on the water. If you're new to boat ownership or ready to expand your knowledge, a boating certificate or education course is the first step to being prepared on the water. A…
Have you ever made a mistake and thought about the decisions leading up to it? It's almost like you're going through a movie frame by frame – dissecting how you could have done something differently. After a boating accident, participants, spectators, and investigators wonder what…
According to the U.S. Coast Guard, 445 people drowned in boating-related incidents in 2022. That's more than one person for every day of the year! A number of these deaths could have been prevented by taking proper safety precautions like wearing a life jacket, sailing sober, and…
What happens if you commit a boating violation while on the water? Is it anything like what can happen if you violate the law while driving? For some states, yes! Those who commit boating violations in Florida must take a special "defensive driving" course for violators.
Most people now know the importance of wearing a properly fitted, USCG-approved life jacket while boating. However, year after year, hundreds of people tragically lose their lives on the water while not wearing a lifejacket. Why is that? Well, there's definitely a stigma associated with wearing lifejackets, especially among teens…
